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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2016
Filed:
Sep. 04, 2012
James C. Robinson, Lawrenceville, GA (US);
Michael G. Hanley, Lawrenceville, GA (US);
James C. Robinson, Lawrenceville, GA (US);
Michael G. Hanley, Lawrenceville, GA (US);
Google Technology Holdings LLC, Mountain View, CA (US);
Abstract
An enhanced battery saving capacity device () and method () is disclosed. In its simplest form, the method () includes the steps of: detecting () an off state by detecting a load current below a threshold; and entering () a battery saver mode including a duty cycle test period, by: providing a periodic test signal; disconnecting a battery for a first interval of time; and reconnecting the battery for a second interval in synchronization with the periodic test signal, to determine whether the load current exceeds the threshold. The method () can reduce power drain when an electronic device is off or stored for an extended period of time. It can also extend the shelf life and minimize the possibility of damage to the life cycle of a battery, by lowering the possibility of severe discharge of a battery.